2008 GSR with a strange issue
Nov 17, 2012, 09:23 PM
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2008 GSR with a strange issue
So recently I've been noticing when accelerating in any gear, but 1st, my car feels like it has dead zones. The engine continues to rev but doesn't pull between 3000 and 4000 RPM, for example. It almost feels like an automatic shifting into passing gear after pushing the accelerator, keep in mind mine is a GSR so it's stick. I would think if it was the clutch it would be consistent, so I'm leaning towards a boost leak but has anyone experienced this before? Oh and my FPR hose is attached so its not that.
Nov 18, 2012, 12:00 AM
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Still could be the clutch. The harder you accelerate the better chances it willl slip. It could also be grabbing while the car is cold but as it starts heating up, starts slipping. My vote is warped or worn clutch. How many miles do you have on it and is it still stock?
Nov 18, 2012, 05:28 AM
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Clutch - The intermittent slipping seems consistent with a worn clutch that doesn't always engage. The only other thing I might check is to bleed the clutch line itself. It shares brake fluid with the rest of the brake system and, over time, that fluid can get pretty bad if not bled out. It does not get flushed when your brakes are bled. Try that first, bleed your clutch line, it's pretty easy to do, and see if it is very dark fluid. It might help. If not, clutch.
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Nov 20, 2012, 05:26 AM
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So I'm thinking the exedy stage 1 organic will be a good replacement then? I don't have the budget for the twin plate. It's a daily driver and will only ever see basic bolt ons and a tune at best. Thanks for the advice everybody, I can even smell it now do you were exactly right on the clutch.
Nov 20, 2012, 08:23 AM
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So I'm thinking the exedy stage 1 organic will be a good replacement then? I don't have the budget for the twin plate. It's a daily driver and will only ever see basic bolt ons and a tune at best. Thanks for the advice everybody, I can even smell it now do you were exactly right on the clutch.
Nov 20, 2012, 09:47 AM
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same problem here, Im also upgrading my clutch. Also removing the clutch pill when I get it, heard a few people that remove the pill that should prob give me some extra clutch life too.
